[The Great RJ]

Also consider the impact of government regulations on appliances. For example government energy mandates could mean less robust motors built for efficiency not longevity. Federal water use restrictions have long meant that washers have more problems. Rugged top loading washers were almost eliminated for problematic front loaders as a result.

[Drew68]

For example government energy mandates could mean less robust motors built for efficiency not longevity.

DING DING DING!!!!!

I won't buy anything with an EnergyStar label. Small motors, overtorqued that fail easily, negating the energy savings when I have to buy a new one.

[Drew68]

For example government energy mandates could mean less robust motors built for efficiency not longevity.

Furthermore,

THESE ARE EXACTLY the types of regulations that our MAGA President and GOP congress need to be working overtime to strike from law.